2023 Subaru Forester Base - Specs & Features
Starting MSRP
$26,395
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 29 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 431.6/547.8 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Direct injection | Standard |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Center limited slip differential | Standard |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
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| Length | 182.7 in. |
| Overall width with mirrors | 80.9 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 71.5 in. |
| Height | 67.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 140.5 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 28.9 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 74.2 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in. |
| Angle of approach | 20.0 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 24.6 degrees |
| Curb weight | 3,454 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 1,500 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | Japan |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
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| Front head room | 41.2 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.3 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 58.1 in. |
| Front hip room | 54.1 in. |
| Cloth | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 6-way manual driver seat adjustments | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 39.6 in. |
| Rear leg room | 39.4 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in. |
| Rear hip room | 53.6 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Lane departure warning accident avoidance system | Standard |
| Lane keep assist | Standard |
| Pre-collision safety system | Standard |
| Post-collision safety system | Standard |
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front and rear head airbags | Standard |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Dusk sensing headlamps | Standard |
| Auto delay off headlamps | Standard |
| LED headlamp | Standard |
| Adaptive headlights | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front multi-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| 6.5" infotainment display size | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| 4 total speakers | Standard |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Standard |
| USB connection | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control | Standard |
| Satellite radio satellite radio | Standard |
| 4 months of provided satellite radio service | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
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| 1 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
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| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | Standard |
| Electric power steering | Standard |
| Rear view camera | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front and rear door pockets | Standard |
| Overhead console with storage | Standard |
| Front seatback storage | Standard |
| Single zone front climate control | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Steel wheels | Standard |
| Full wheel covers | Standard |
| 17 x 7.0 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| 225/60R H tires | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Inside mounted spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Mechanical Options | |
|---|---|
| Remote Engine Starter - Key Start | +$394 |
| Packages | |
|---|---|
| Standard Model | +$0 |
| Popular Package #3 | +$1,128 |
| Popular Package #1 | +$1,107 |
| Popular Package #2 | +$1,027 |
| Optional Package | +$625 |
| Interior Options | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Separator | +$421 |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | +$132 |
| USB Charging Ports | +$210 |
| Cargo Cover | +$227 |
| Cargo Net | +$52 |
| Cargo Sidewall Protector | +$105 |
| Footwell Illumination Kit | +$230 |
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light | +$278 |
| Tweeter Kit | +$100 |
| Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirror | +$681 |
| Cargo Tray | +$132 |
| Side Sill Plates - Front | +$142 |
| Sunshade - Windshield | +$76 |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink | +$403 |
| Rear Seat Back Protector | +$153 |
| Exterior Options | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Locks - Alloy | +$101 |
| Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black | +$284 |
| Body Side Molding - Cascade Green Metallic | +$307 |
| Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic | +$185 |
| Splash Guards | +$196 |
| Door Edge Guards - Cascade Green Metallic | +$185 |
| Rear Bumper Cover | +$162 |
| Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl | +$307 |
| Trailer Hitch | +$635 |
| Door Edge Guards - Horizon Blue Pearl | +$185 |
| Door Scuff Protector | +$136 |
| Sport Grille | +$425 |
| Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic | +$307 |
| Fog Light Kit | +$378 |
| Crossbar Set - Fixed | +$252 |
| Crossbar Set - Aero | +$252 |
| Body Side Molding - Horizon Blue Pearl | +$307 |
| Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl | +$185 |